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Glabellar Lines: Frown Lines and Wrinkles Treatment

Glabellar Lines appear on your forehead, between your nose and eyebrows to be more precise. They are also called forehead furrows, frown lines, or ‘number 11s’, because basically, these are vertical lines stretching across your forehead that can intersect with horizontal lines, making you look older than you are.

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What’s more, frown lines can appear as horizontal lines straight across your forehead too. Esthetically they make you look angry or grumpier, and it’s no wonder that a lot of people want to get rid of them as soon as they notice them. They trigger the “I’m not that young anymore” alert and are often a reason for panic.

The bad news is that this type of lines is easy to develop. On the other hand, the good news is that there are various glabellar lines natural treatments, as well as medical treatments, to help you make these lines less visible.

Keep reading and learn everything about glabellar lines. Let’s see how and why they appear, and at the same time, let’s discover what can you do about them.

How the glabellar lines appear?

Facial expressions such as smiling or frowning convey emotions to those you are communicating with and they help you express yourself. However, they also contribute to the appearance of the lines because glabellar lines muscles contract and these repeated movements change the shape of your skin.

You get the same effect while scowling or even when you are deeply concentrating while reading or listening sometimes. The same goes for bad eyesight or insufficient corrective lenses.

In addition, with age, the skin loses collagen and therefore it becomes more prone to wrinkles.  Besides the glabellar lines surgery, there are different medical or glabellar lines natural treatments that can help you get rid of them or at least make them less visible. So, let’s see what kind of glabellar lines Botox treatments or injectable fillers are suitable for you.

How to get rid of these boring lines?

When administered with attention by a qualified medical professional, hyaluronic-acid based dermal fillers and botox injections are brilliant breakthroughs when it comes to reducing lines. Glabellar lines filler before and after results can be pretty effective. However, before you decide to go down that road, make sure to go through a thorough consultation with a real expert in the field.

The injectables are designed to reboot the elastin and collagen production of your skin making it smoother, fresher and younger. The effects are temporary, but according to several studies,  long-term or repeated use of them can help you significantly reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

Also, some simple daily habits can help you improve the overall condition of your skin. For instance, make sure to avoid excessive UV exposure. Make sure to stay hydrated, etc. However, if this type of lines is seriously bothering you, you should definitely consult a specialist and see how many glabellar lines botox units you need.

The procedure is simple and it will take merely a few minutes of your time. The small amount of Botox is injected into the thick muscle between your eyebrows. It causes the contraction in muscle to weaken and that’s how the lines are smoothen. Typically, the results last for around six months. After that, if you want to keep the area smooth some touch-ups should be done.

Glabellar Lines FAQ

Finally, let’s go through some of the frequently asked questions regarding the glabellar lines.

Will Botox get rid of glabellar lines?

Botox can help you smooth the glabellar lines. The results are temporary but a few touch-ups can significantly reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

Can you use filler for glabellar lines?

Both Botox and fillers treat wrinkles but they work in different ways. Fillers are more effective for static lines, while botox is used for dynamic wrinkles. So, for glabellar lines, botox proves to be more effective. The bottom line is that both of these non-invasive cosmetic procedures share many similarities but they are used for different purposes.

How many units Botox glabellar lines I need per single treatment?

The answer to that question depends on numerous factors. The best thing one can do is to consult a specialist who can help you make the right choice when it comes to reducing the glabellar lines.

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